Every other week during the 120 day session of the Colorado General Assembly the Move Colorado Policy Committee meets and reviews proposed legislation that intersects with transportation. Recommendations to support or oppose a measure will be made to the Board of Directors. The Board will review and take action within 72 hours, with positions published following their deliberation.
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Support
With Amendment – SB24-32 – Methods to Increase the Use of Transit
Bill Summary: Transportation Legislation Review Committee. Statewide transit pass exploratory committee. Section 1 of the bill creates the statewide transit pass exploratory committee (committee) within the department of transportation (department) to produce a viable proposal for the creation, implementation, and administration of a statewide transit pass. The committee is required to meet as necessary to produce a viable proposal by July 1, 2026, with the goal of implementing a statewide transit… Click here to read more.
Rationale: Adequate funding is required for the programs outlined in the legislation to be successful.
Level of Engagement: Share position of support with sponsor(s). Letter of support for proposed amendment regarding RTA Lodging Tax.
As Amended – HB24-1012 – Front Range Passenger Rail District Efficiency
Bill Summary: To improve the operational efficiency of the front range passenger rail district (district):
- Section 1 of the bill replaces the requirement that the board of the district (board) hold annual joint meetings with the transportation commission, the board of directors of the I-70 coalition or any successor entity… Click here to read more.
Rationale: The legislation as it moves from the House to the Senate is a clean-up bill focusing on the operations of the District. Concerns exist that other items could be attached that may be problematic, making it difficult for the original intent of the legislation to occur.
Level of Engagement: Share position of support with sponsor(s), allow use of Move Colorado’s name.
